Beguile: meaning, definitions and examples
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beguile
[ bɪˈɡaɪl ]
deceive
To deceive or trick someone into doing something or believing something that is not true. It involves using charm, persuasion, or cleverness to manipulate someone.
Synonyms
deceive, hoodwink, mislead, trick
Examples of usage
- She beguiled him into giving her all his money.
- The conman beguiled the elderly couple into signing over their house.
Translations
Translations of the word "beguile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganar
🇮🇳 मोहित करना
🇩🇪 täuschen
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманювати
🇵🇱 zwodzić
🇯🇵 欺く (azamu)
🇫🇷 tromper
🇪🇸 engañar
🇹🇷 aldatmak
🇰🇷 속이다 (sog-ida)
🇸🇦 خدع (khadae)
🇨🇿 oklamat
🇸🇰 oklamať
🇨🇳 欺骗 (qīpiàn)
🇸🇮 prevarati
🇮🇸 blekkja
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 მოტყუება (motyu'eba)
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 engañar
Word origin
The word 'beguile' originated from Middle English 'bigilen', which meant 'to deceive'. It later evolved to also include the meaning of 'to charm or enchant' in the 16th century. The word has roots in Old French and is related to the Latin word 'bīla', meaning 'rod for goading oxen'. Over time, 'beguile' has come to represent both deceptive and charming actions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,807, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25804 afflicting
- 25805 aspirate
- 25806 liberalize
- 25807 beguile
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- 25809 neurasthenia
- 25810 objectification
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